12 things a man should teach his son

There are some things in life that boys learn on their own, there are also some things that should be thought to them, to make them better men. Here are the top 12 things (no particular order) I believe a man should teach his son about life. Ironically, some my mom thought me, some from the internet and some as time passed by.

1.     Excuses are Useless

Excuses are for the useless and the weak who cannot do what they said they would do. Always do as you say you will do and never give excuses as to why you didn't do something.

2.     Girls

Girls will respond to you being a boy. They will not respond to you trying to bond with them and have things in common with them. The further away from their femininity you are the more they will be attracted to you. Tease them, play with them, treat them like a little sister and you will not have girl problems.

3.     How to approach females

Approaching a girl you like is not as easy as it seems. To some it’s a natural, to others it’s a cold sweat, sweaty palms process. A dad should give his son the do’s and don’ts of this. After all, he would have had to approach the mother.

4.     Be Bold

Bold action is required to reap the rewards of life. Timidity is good for nothing. If you want something you go after it and you take it. You don’t ask permission to fulfill your goals, you don’t apologize for your goals, you don’t make excuses for your goals, and you don’t give a damn about being modest in the face of lessers.

5.     How to Change the Oil in Your Car / How to Change a Tire

It’s ok to take the car a mechanic to get the oil changed but some day you may be tight on cash. Some day you may be on the highway when a tire blows, you will need to know how to put on a spare tire and not have to rely on mechanical support. Paying someone to change your tire is just a waste of money.

6.     Always Ask for What You Want

If the waiter brings you the wrong food tell them. If the cook made your order wrong tell them. Never be shy to get what you paid for. If your woman asks you what you want for dinner you always answer. You never say “oh, I dunno…what you want…“.

7.     Opportunity is Everywhere

You must learn to keep your eyes and ears open and ready to take advantage of opportunity. As a man you do not wait for opportunity to present itself to you, you seek it out.

.     Trust is Earned, Not Given

Treat everyone with respect but never let your guard down. People in this world are out to eat the weak and if you show vulnerability the lions will feast.

.     Never Give Women Power Over You

When women have the upper hand they will use it to your peril. It is only when you hold your rightful power do women respect you. It is usually the case that men who give women power, who try and do everything to please women, who would never dream of arguing or abusing a women, that get the police called on them for “abuse”, because they take so much, they eventually lash out.

.  How To Tie a Tie

A boy/man should wear a tie at least 3 times in his life time……interviews may require it, grad night, special occasion or even his own wedding. If you don’t teach your Son how to tie a tie he is going to learn from the internet. Is the internet a better father than you?

.  Competition is Great

If you play, you play to win. 2nd place is the first loser, always aim high.

1.  How to play a sport or Swim

When a boy meets up with his peers, there are some things that are given. A good game of football or a beach lime maybe, it’s hard when a boy has to “pass on this one”.

And the list can go on, what other things you thing a father should teach his son? Ladies tell me, what attributes you like to see that you belive can be taught from dad? Fellars, what has your dad did or did not thought you that i did not list?